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Originally Posted by Gordon
So an update on my late father is so far we are on a scaled down service and no wake afterwards which is a good thing as a lot of people who would attend will be old probably older than Mary 
Even the cremation could be cancelled yet we will have to see.
The cleric did say she could do something over the internet but I'm sure half of the older family and friends dont even have a computer so that wont work. |
Hubby is a funeral director so if you have any questions, fire away!
Here, the crematorium is limiting funerals to 10 mourners. It has been recommended families follow the hearse in their own vehicles rather than using the funeral cars which, if a limousine, would carry seven mourners plus the chauffeur. The cemetery chapel has closed altogether and many ministers and celebrants are isolating.
Due to what might be coming, there was a meeting yesterday and so there are recommendations from the government in order to protect mourners, funeral directors and their staff, crematorium staff, etc.
Yes, the Wesley system is excellent. Any music you want can usually be found on it. They also do a weblink to the funeral so the family can give a password and link to anyone who wished to be part of it, but not actually be able to attend. But a computer is necessary and so maybe not much use to the elderly.
It is probably going to be recommended in the near future to have no attendances at funerals and instead to organise a celebration of life/memorial service at a later date, when larger groups are able to socialise again.
Hope arrangements go to plan. Glad that you’re feeling okay health wise. Don’t go doing too much though!
